News: Events
Penrith Council hosts hospitality industry forum
Local businesses across the hospitality industry were invited by Penrith Council to share insights into the challenges they are facing in the current operating environment. The...
May 15, 2024
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Hospitality
RWS Global acquires Great Big Events and launches RWS Global Sports and Sydney base
RWS Global, the world’s largest producer of live entertainment, has acquired Great Big Events (GBE), a leading global sports event production company with credits including over...
May 15, 2024
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TRENZ closes in Wellington and looks ahead to Rotorua
TRENZ, the New Zealand tourism industry’s biggest business event, has closed in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington with Tourism Industry Aotearoa now looking forward to delivering...
May 14, 2024
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Hospitality
RWS Global announces acquisition of Great Big Events
Live events leader RWS Global has today announced the acquisition of Australian-founded Great Big Events (GBE), a leading event production company known for its work on the...
May 14, 2024
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Achievers and leading industry speakers to address ARI NSW Annual Conference
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW is inviting delegates and attendees to “dive into an unforgettable experience” at its upcoming 2024 Conference. Featuring an...
May 13, 2024
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Recreation /
Aquatics
Royal Life Saving and NSC unveil scholarship opportunity for future leaders
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and the organisers of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) have announced a unique scholarship opportunity for...
May 13, 2024
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Aquatics
Seating capacity to be boosted for Darwin Convention Centre
The Northern Territory Government is allocating $19.2 million in Budget 2024 to expand the capacity of the Darwin Convention Centre by 4,350 seats, to a total of 5,550 seats....
May 13, 2024
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Venues
Funding to ensure delivery of Victorian regional sporting, cultural and entertainment events
The Victorian Government’s $38 million Regional Events Fund aims to ensure more regional communities across the state can attract, stage and deliver sporting, cultural and...
May 13, 2024
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Arts
Melbourne Convention Bureau champions sustainable business events with latest Melbourne eGuide
Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) continues to champion sustainable business events, and has unveiled its latest interactive Melbourne eGuide which spotlights the city's...
May 13, 2024
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Environment
Australian Performing Arts Market to be held in Western Australia in 2026, 2028 and 2030
Creative Australia has announced that the next three editions of the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) will be held in Western Australia. Supported by the Western...
May 13, 2024
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Arts
Palmerston to hold its inaugural Street Art Festival
Palmerston, situated approximately 20 kilometres from Darwin, is preparing to host its inaugural Street Art Festival – being held between 17th and 29th June 2024. The festival...
May 13, 2024
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Arts
Vietnam's Danang summer festival includes high octane performance by Australia’s H20 Events company
Danang, the vibrant seafront city which attracts millions of visitors to Vietnam’s central coast, is preparing for a sensational summer with an adrenaline-fueled Jetski &...
May 12, 2024
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Entertainment
Northern Territory Major Events Company secures international awards for Parrtjima light festival
Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) has received international accolades at the most coveted and recognised competition in the world of events, the Eventex Awards...
May 11, 2024
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Arts
TEG Live stages Australia’s ‘biggest beach party ever’
With 30,000 fans having attended Fisher’s inaugural Out 2 Lunch Festival at the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Beach on 4th May, promoter TEG Live claims that the event has made...
May 10, 2024
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Entertainment
Association of Artist Managers calls for major international tours to feature local artists as support acts
Australia’s live music industry, including trade associations and major organisations, has backed an initiative that will require international touring artists to include a...
May 10, 2024
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Arts
$37 million budget allocation to attract blockbuster events to Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is allocating $36.6 million from the 2024/25 State Budget to bolster the state's reputation as an events destination. Announcing the funding,...
May 10, 2024
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Environment
TEG appoints Belinda Shaw as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer
TEG, a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing and technology, has appointed Belinda Shaw, as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer. Shaw will replace TEG’s Chief Financial...
May 9, 2024
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Ticketing
SWIMCON24 program launched and available for viewing
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM) has launched their highly anticipated program for SWIMCON24 - Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic...
May 9, 2024
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Aquatics
WNBL awards Geelong United Basketball license to enter the League
The WNBL has awarded Geelong United Basketball a license to enter the League commencing this coming 2024/25 season playing at Geelong Arena. Geelong United Basketball are...
May 9, 2024
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Sport
Komo Tech partners with Fanatics Events to redefine the live event experience
Australian MarTech innovator Komo Tech has partnered with Fanatics Events - the live and special event division of Fanatics - to provide Komo’s next-generation customer...
May 9, 2024
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Tourism Council WA welcomes milestone Western Australian budget funding for major events
Tourism Council WA has welcomed the record $201 million funding for Tourism WA in the 2024/25 state budget, which it sees as being essential to recover international visitors...
May 9, 2024
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Sydney-based fitness company Corporate Fighter collapses
Head quartered in Sydney’s Surry Hills, fitness company Corporate Fighter, has gone into administration, cancelling all memberships and laying off staff. Corporate Fighter...
May 9, 2024
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Fitness
Dr Peter Brukner to receive award for outstanding contribution to Victorian sport
Recognising his more than 50 years of service to sports medicine, nutrition and volunteering in a career that has spanned half a dozen sports and two Olympic campaigns, Vicsport...
May 9, 2024
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Wellness
Cruise industry forum sees attendees explore Northern Territory opportunities
The 2024 Territory Cruise Forum was held on 8th May at the Vibe Hotel in Darwin during which attendees explored opportunities within the Northern Territory cruise sector. The...
May 9, 2024
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Tourism